By By Promise Eze
President Muhammadu Buhari would soon hand over power to a new face but not many celebrities would forget him so soon.
Blackbox highlights ten Nigerian entertainers who have had run-ins with the law under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in Nigeria. The entertainers include musicians, actors, and comedians who have faced various charges ranging from fraud to copyright infringement to drug trafficking.
1. Naira Marley: In 2019, the popular singer was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of internet fraud and money laundering.
2. Dammy Krane: In 2017, the singer was arrested in Miami for credit card fraud and identity theft.
3. Baba Ijesha: In 2022, the actor was arrested and convicted for sexually assaulting a minor. He even got a 16 years jail term.
4. Omoni Oboli: In 2017, the actress and movie producer was sued by Raconteur Productions for copyright infringement over her movie, “Okafor’s Law”.
5. Ibinabo Fiberesima: In 2016, the actress and former president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria was sentenced to five years in prison for manslaughter.
6. Burna Boy: In 2017, the singer was declared wanted by the Lagos State Police Command for his alleged involvement in a robbery attack.
7. Toyin Abraham: In 2018, the actress was sued by her ex-husband Adeniyi Johnson for defamation of character.
8. D’banj: In 2022, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) arrested and detained Oladapo Oyebanji, more known by his stage name, D’banj, for fraudulently diverting hundreds of millions of naira earmarked by the Nigerian government for N-Power project,
9. Taye Currency: In 2020, the fuji musician was arrested by the EFCC on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and fraud.
10. Zlatan Ibile: In 2019, the rapper was arrested by the EFCC alongside Naira Marley for alleged involvement in internet fraud and money laundering.
